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| Articles: Understanding the Labels Part II |
UNDERSTANDING DOG FOODS AND DOG FOOD LABELS
Much of this information comes from the AAFCO (Association of Animal Feed Control
Officals) Handbook
DISSECTING THE FOOD LABEL - PART II
Grains
Amaranth - Is considered to be the father to all grains that are currently grown. It is
considered to be a superior source of carbohydraes, minerals and rich flavor
Corn Gluten Meal - The by-product after the manufacturer of corn syrup or starch
which is the dried residue after the removal of the bran, germ, and starch.
Alfalfa Meal - The finely ground product of the alfalfa plant.
Semolina - The endosperm of durum wheat is called semolina, high protein used in fine
pasta.
Barley - At least 80% good quality barley; no more than 3% heat damaged kernels, 6
percent foreign material, 20% other grains or 10% wild oats.
Barley Flour - The soft finely ground barley meal obtained from the milling of barley.
Ground Corn (also called Corn Meal or Corn Chop) - The entire corn kernel ground or
chopped. It must contain no more than 4% foreign material.
Brewer's Rice - The small fragments of rice kernels that have been separated from
larger kernels of milled rice.
Brown Rice - The unpolished rice left over after the kernels have been removed.
Soybean Meal - By-product of the production of soybean oil.
Grain Sorghum - Sorghum is a member of the Grass family. There are many different
varieties. They can be clasified into 4 groups.
Grain Sorghums
Grass Sorghums
Sweet Sorghums
Broomcorn
Grain Sorghums are grown especially for the rounded, starchy seeds. The grain
Serves as A substitue for corn in feeding animals. Some grain sorghums grow as much
as 15 feet high. The entire plant can be used to make silage. World wide, common grain
sorghums include milo, durra and kafir.
Grass Sorghums are grown for green feed and hay but can be found in Kansas fields
of weeds. Two types are Sudan and Johnson grass.
Sweet Sorghums of sorgos, have a sweet juicy stem. These are used to produce
sorghum syrup. Animal Feeds and silage can also be made for the sweet sorghums.
Broomcorn is grown for the brush or brances of the seed cluster. The fibers are used
in the manufacturer of brooms.
Ground Grain Sorghum - Made by grinding grains of sorghum.
Cereal Food Fines - The by-product of breakfast cereal production which consists of
particles of the foods.
Flaxseed - Is also known as Linseed. It is very high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Once a
container of this is open it will spoil rapidly. It is best to keep it under refrigeration.
Linseed Meal - The residue of flaxseed oil production, ground into a meal.
Mesquite Bean Meal- This is full of essential nutrients, helps regulate blood sugar,
and is an excellent source of carbohydrates.
Oatmeal - Is a heart smart food that is an excellent fiber source and is clinically proven
to lower cholesterol.
Meats and Meat by-Products
Meat or Meat Based - Meat is the clean flesh of slaughtered cattle, swine, sheep or
goats. The flesh can include striated skeletal muscle, tongue, diaphragm, heart or
esophagus, overlying fat, and the portions of skin, sinew, nerves, and blood vessels
normally found with that flesh. This is what some people would call on the hoof or "wet -
state". This applies equal to all livestock whether it be Beef, Chicken, Lamb, etc.,,,. After
processing these meats can loose up to 80% of their weight. Thus when looking at the
ingredients list you might find it as number one but in truly reality after processing it will
fall between 4, 5 or even 6 on a ture ingredients list.
Meat Meal - Rendered meal made from animal tissue. It cannot contain hair, hoof,
blood, horn, hide trimmings, stomach or rumen (the first stomach) contents, or manure
except for amounts that may not be avoided during processing. It cannot contain any
added foreimay not be avoided during processing. It cannot contain any added foreign
matter and may not contain more than 14% indigestible materials. Indigestible crude
protein in the meal cannot be more than 11%. Meals are also use after processing and
give a more ture actual weight on the list of ingredients for placement over whole meats
or "wet - state" meats.
Meat By-Product - Clean parts of slaughtered animals, not including meat. These
parts include lungs, kidneys, brain, spleen, liver, bone, blood, partially defatted
low-temperature fatty tissue, stomach, and intestines freed of their contents. It does not
include hair, teeth, hooves or horns. Only 14% may be indigestible residue and no more
than 11% indigestible crude protein.
Chicken Liver - Organic meat , highly usable protein source containing vitamins A , K
and Foliate. It also contains minerals Phosphorus and potassium. Many Amino Acids
are also found in Chicken Liver.
Poultry By-Product - Clean parts of slaughtered poultry, such as heart, lungs, liver,
kidneys, feet, abdomen, intestines, and heads and must not contain feces or foreign
matter except that which is unavoidable and then only in trace amounts.
Poultry By-Product Meal - Made up of ground, rendered, and clean parts of slaughtered
poultry, such as undeveloped eggs, necks, feet, and intestines. It does not contain
feathers except those which are unavoidable during processing.
Dehydrated Eggs - Whole poultry eggs which are dried.
Meat and Bone Meal - Rendered from meat and bone, but it does not include hair,
blood, horn, hoof, manure, hide trimmings, stomach, or rumen contents except that
which is unavoidable during processing. It does not include any foreign matter. Like
meat meal, only 14% may be indigestible residue and no more than 11% indigestible
crude protein.
Whole Fresh eggs - This is the Highest rated source of usable Protein, and rates
above all meats and meat products. Shells are a great source of Calcium Carbonate
good for strong healthy teeth.
Beef Tallow - This is the Very Hard white fatty substance which is rock hard and looks
like a bone. Most dogs have great difficulty in digesting this substance.
Animal By-Product Meal - Consists of rendered animal tissue which does not fit in any of
the other categories. It cannot contain hoof, hide trimmings, extra hair, horn, stomach or
rumen contents, manure or any foreign matter.
Animal Digest - A powder or liquid made by taking clean under-composed animal
tissue and breaking it down using chemical and or emblematic hydrolysis. It does not
contain horn, teeth, hair, hooves, or feathers except in trace amounts which are
unavoidable, Digest names must be descriptive of their contents....that is, chicken
digest must be made from chicken and beef digest made from beef.
Fish Meal - Clean, dried, and ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish or fish cuttings
which may or may not have the oil removed. It is also considered an excelent source for
Omega 3 fatty acids.
Salmon - Excellent source of protein and fatty acids like Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Fruits and Veggies
Turnip Greens - Contains some calcium, Omega-3 and vitamin A & C.
Tomatoes - Abundant in carotenoids, beta-carotene, and vitamins A & C. They are
also an acidifier and a fiber source.
Peas and Carrots - Are used as an excellent source of vitamins and minerals they also
provide a flavor that both dogs and cats love.
Oranges - Contain the pure Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) good for immune support,
reduces cholesterol, powerful antioxidents.
Pumpkin - Pumpkin is a member of the squash family and has several health related
things that it can be used for. If your pet has diarrea you can give raw canned,
uncooked, unsweetend pumpkin to help sooth the digestion track and help with minnor
digestive track issues.
Papaya - Has long been used to aid in the digestive process. Its enzymes help in
digestion and consumption of nutrients, minerals and vitamins.
Guava Leaves - The fresh or small new Guava leaves from the Guava tree help in
negating the effects of diarrhea and very loose stool. If you have access to a Guava
tree you can pick the fresh leaves and keep them in the regenerator for a short period
of time. You grind them up with your fingers and add a couple to the food.
Peppermint Leaves - Peppermint leaves can be used to help with doggie breath. You
can add one or two leaves to the food that you feed.
Much of this information comes from the AAFCO (Association of Animal Feed Control
Officals) Handbook
DISSECTING THE FOOD LABEL - PART II
Grains
Amaranth - Is considered to be the father to all grains that are currently grown. It is
considered to be a superior source of carbohydraes, minerals and rich flavor
Corn Gluten Meal - The by-product after the manufacturer of corn syrup or starch
which is the dried residue after the removal of the bran, germ, and starch.
Alfalfa Meal - The finely ground product of the alfalfa plant.
Semolina - The endosperm of durum wheat is called semolina, high protein used in fine
pasta.
Barley - At least 80% good quality barley; no more than 3% heat damaged kernels, 6
percent foreign material, 20% other grains or 10% wild oats.
Barley Flour - The soft finely ground barley meal obtained from the milling of barley.
Ground Corn (also called Corn Meal or Corn Chop) - The entire corn kernel ground or
chopped. It must contain no more than 4% foreign material.
Brewer's Rice - The small fragments of rice kernels that have been separated from
larger kernels of milled rice.
Brown Rice - The unpolished rice left over after the kernels have been removed.
Soybean Meal - By-product of the production of soybean oil.
Grain Sorghum - Sorghum is a member of the Grass family. There are many different
varieties. They can be clasified into 4 groups.
Grain Sorghums
Grass Sorghums
Sweet Sorghums
Broomcorn
Grain Sorghums are grown especially for the rounded, starchy seeds. The grain
Serves as A substitue for corn in feeding animals. Some grain sorghums grow as much
as 15 feet high. The entire plant can be used to make silage. World wide, common grain
sorghums include milo, durra and kafir.
Grass Sorghums are grown for green feed and hay but can be found in Kansas fields
of weeds. Two types are Sudan and Johnson grass.
Sweet Sorghums of sorgos, have a sweet juicy stem. These are used to produce
sorghum syrup. Animal Feeds and silage can also be made for the sweet sorghums.
Broomcorn is grown for the brush or brances of the seed cluster. The fibers are used
in the manufacturer of brooms.
Ground Grain Sorghum - Made by grinding grains of sorghum.
Cereal Food Fines - The by-product of breakfast cereal production which consists of
particles of the foods.
Flaxseed - Is also known as Linseed. It is very high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Once a
container of this is open it will spoil rapidly. It is best to keep it under refrigeration.
Linseed Meal - The residue of flaxseed oil production, ground into a meal.
Mesquite Bean Meal- This is full of essential nutrients, helps regulate blood sugar,
and is an excellent source of carbohydrates.
Oatmeal - Is a heart smart food that is an excellent fiber source and is clinically proven
to lower cholesterol.
Meats and Meat by-Products
Meat or Meat Based - Meat is the clean flesh of slaughtered cattle, swine, sheep or
goats. The flesh can include striated skeletal muscle, tongue, diaphragm, heart or
esophagus, overlying fat, and the portions of skin, sinew, nerves, and blood vessels
normally found with that flesh. This is what some people would call on the hoof or "wet -
state". This applies equal to all livestock whether it be Beef, Chicken, Lamb, etc.,,,. After
processing these meats can loose up to 80% of their weight. Thus when looking at the
ingredients list you might find it as number one but in truly reality after processing it will
fall between 4, 5 or even 6 on a ture ingredients list.
Meat Meal - Rendered meal made from animal tissue. It cannot contain hair, hoof,
blood, horn, hide trimmings, stomach or rumen (the first stomach) contents, or manure
except for amounts that may not be avoided during processing. It cannot contain any
added foreimay not be avoided during processing. It cannot contain any added foreign
matter and may not contain more than 14% indigestible materials. Indigestible crude
protein in the meal cannot be more than 11%. Meals are also use after processing and
give a more ture actual weight on the list of ingredients for placement over whole meats
or "wet - state" meats.
Meat By-Product - Clean parts of slaughtered animals, not including meat. These
parts include lungs, kidneys, brain, spleen, liver, bone, blood, partially defatted
low-temperature fatty tissue, stomach, and intestines freed of their contents. It does not
include hair, teeth, hooves or horns. Only 14% may be indigestible residue and no more
than 11% indigestible crude protein.
Chicken Liver - Organic meat , highly usable protein source containing vitamins A , K
and Foliate. It also contains minerals Phosphorus and potassium. Many Amino Acids
are also found in Chicken Liver.
Poultry By-Product - Clean parts of slaughtered poultry, such as heart, lungs, liver,
kidneys, feet, abdomen, intestines, and heads and must not contain feces or foreign
matter except that which is unavoidable and then only in trace amounts.
Poultry By-Product Meal - Made up of ground, rendered, and clean parts of slaughtered
poultry, such as undeveloped eggs, necks, feet, and intestines. It does not contain
feathers except those which are unavoidable during processing.
Dehydrated Eggs - Whole poultry eggs which are dried.
Meat and Bone Meal - Rendered from meat and bone, but it does not include hair,
blood, horn, hoof, manure, hide trimmings, stomach, or rumen contents except that
which is unavoidable during processing. It does not include any foreign matter. Like
meat meal, only 14% may be indigestible residue and no more than 11% indigestible
crude protein.
Whole Fresh eggs - This is the Highest rated source of usable Protein, and rates
above all meats and meat products. Shells are a great source of Calcium Carbonate
good for strong healthy teeth.
Beef Tallow - This is the Very Hard white fatty substance which is rock hard and looks
like a bone. Most dogs have great difficulty in digesting this substance.
Animal By-Product Meal - Consists of rendered animal tissue which does not fit in any of
the other categories. It cannot contain hoof, hide trimmings, extra hair, horn, stomach or
rumen contents, manure or any foreign matter.
Animal Digest - A powder or liquid made by taking clean under-composed animal
tissue and breaking it down using chemical and or emblematic hydrolysis. It does not
contain horn, teeth, hair, hooves, or feathers except in trace amounts which are
unavoidable, Digest names must be descriptive of their contents....that is, chicken
digest must be made from chicken and beef digest made from beef.
Fish Meal - Clean, dried, and ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish or fish cuttings
which may or may not have the oil removed. It is also considered an excelent source for
Omega 3 fatty acids.
Salmon - Excellent source of protein and fatty acids like Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Fruits and Veggies
Turnip Greens - Contains some calcium, Omega-3 and vitamin A & C.
Tomatoes - Abundant in carotenoids, beta-carotene, and vitamins A & C. They are
also an acidifier and a fiber source.
Peas and Carrots - Are used as an excellent source of vitamins and minerals they also
provide a flavor that both dogs and cats love.
Oranges - Contain the pure Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) good for immune support,
reduces cholesterol, powerful antioxidents.
Pumpkin - Pumpkin is a member of the squash family and has several health related
things that it can be used for. If your pet has diarrea you can give raw canned,
uncooked, unsweetend pumpkin to help sooth the digestion track and help with minnor
digestive track issues.
Papaya - Has long been used to aid in the digestive process. Its enzymes help in
digestion and consumption of nutrients, minerals and vitamins.
Guava Leaves - The fresh or small new Guava leaves from the Guava tree help in
negating the effects of diarrhea and very loose stool. If you have access to a Guava
tree you can pick the fresh leaves and keep them in the regenerator for a short period
of time. You grind them up with your fingers and add a couple to the food.
Peppermint Leaves - Peppermint leaves can be used to help with doggie breath. You
can add one or two leaves to the food that you feed.
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